“Nobody Wants to Fight Him”- Dana White admits everyone is scared to fight Impa Kasanganay
Dana White’s Contender Series has produced top-notch talent since the first season aired in May 2017.
Yesterday, this week’s Contender Series fights aired live from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The fights were action-packed and UFC President Dana White offered five new contracts to the fighters on the Contender Series.
Out of these lucky fighters to win a contract one is ready to enter the octagon this month.
UFC President Dana White made the news official at the press conference following Tuesday’s Contender Series.
Dana White said, “When you look at a guy like Impa, he is 7-0 now. He wants to fight again on the August 22nd event. So let’s see what they’ve got.”
White was referring to Impa Kasanganay, who kicked off the Contender Series with a unanimous decision victory over Anthony Adams.
He went on to say, “The guy is 26 years old and he is 7-0. He is going right into his prime right about now. And the problem with this kid is apparently in the small shows nobody wants to fight him. So he’s lost like 2-3 fights in a row, how much longer can you do that when you’re 26 going on 27.
He will get fights here. You want a fight so you will get fights and we can find out where you’re at. The kid is undefeated, and he is 27 years old. He looks good and we’ll find out what he’s got.”
Dana White started the Contender Series to find new young talent by giving them an opportunity to compete for a contract at the big stage.
Now, with the contact secured, Impa Kasanganay will have the opportunity to showcase his skills and prove he belongs on the biggest mixed martial arts promotion in the world.
